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2nd: Birth Plan


Birth Plan
Following is a statement of our childbirth goals. We have educated ourselves prior to making these choices. We understand that complications do arise and in such instances trust our physician to help us make the necessary decisions. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in helping us have a safe and healthy delivery.
Environment
·        Music (bringing from home)
·        Dim lighting
·        Family present
Only if  Induction / Intervention is necessary
  • Stripping membranes at 39-40 weeks
  • Delay Induction until 41 weeks if possible
·         Breaking Water
·         Continuous monitoring
·         Pitocin
  • Episiotomy
  • If assisted,  I prefer vacuum extraction
Labor Goals
·        Labor at home for as long as possible
·        Saline lock instead of IV
·        No continuous monitoring
·        To walk and move around as I wish
·       Minimal vaginal checks
perineum massage with olive oil
  • If an epidural, turn off during pushing
Pain Management Goals
·        Use labor tub/shower
·        Use massages
·        Change positions
  • Bounce on birthing ball
  • Cold + Hot compresses
  • Walking
·        Epidural at 5+ cm, If I ask
Vaginal Delivery Goals
·        Have Birthing Mirror
·        Touch baby’s head when it crowns
·        Encouragements, not directions
·        Spontaneous pushing
·        Pushing on my side until crowning
·        Delay cord clamping
·        Husband cuts umbilical cord
·        Skin to Skin with baby after delivery
If C-Section is necessary
·        Attempt External Version if breached
·        Husband present with me
·        See baby over curtain after delivery
·        Breastfeed as soon as possible
·        Breastfeed baby in recovery room
·        Husband goes with baby to NICU
  • Allow dad to do skin to skin after delivery

Newborn Care
  • Delay procedures for an hour
  • All  procedures are done in my presence
  • If not able to, then husband goes
  • Skin to Skin with baby
  • Breastfeed as soon as possible
  • APGAR done in my arms
  • Eye ointment with baby on  my chest
  • Delay bath until 6 or 24 hrs old
  • Hearing Test
  • Immunizations
  • 24/7 rooming with baby
  • no sugar water unless necessary

Last Edited: March 18, 2022
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